3.1.2.1 Characteristics Of Skill

Question 1

Characteristics of a skill (ACE FACE)

Answer 1

• A= aesthetically pleasing
• C=consistent
• E=efficient
• F=fluent
• A=accurate
• C=controlled
• E=economical

Question 2

Skill definition

Answer 2

The learned ability to bring about predetermined results with the minimum outlay of time, energy or both

Question 3

Open skill

Answer 3

A skill performed in an unpredictable environment

Question 4

Closed skill

Answer 4

A skill performed in performed in predictable environment

Question 5

Gross skill

Answer 5

A skill that uses large muscle groups

Question 6

Fine skill

Answer 6

A skill that uses smaller muscle groups

Question 7

Self paced skill

Answer 7

When the performer controls the start and speed of the skill

Question 8

Externally paced skill

Answer 8

When the performer has no control over the start and the speed of the skill

Question 9

Discrete skill

Answer 9

A skill that has a clear begging and end

Question 10

Serial skill

Answer 10

Contains several discrete skills in order to make a more integrated movement

Question 11

Low organized skill

Answer 11

Skill that is easily broken into parts

Question 12

High organised skill

Answer 12

A skill that is not easily broken into parts

Question 13

Simple skill

Answer 13

Requires few decisions when being performed

Question 14

Complex Skill

Answer 14

A skill that requires decision making using lots of information when performed